£?57 million-rated star to reject Barcelona for Real Madrid, update on Messi's contract, and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 15th September 2017

Real Madrid v APOEL Nikosia - UEFA Champions League
Zinedine Zidane will be a happy manager

Serie A

Deportivo Alaves v Barcelona - La Liga
paco Alcacer

Inter Milan lurk as Barcelona plan to offload Paco Alcacer

The Serie A giants certainly flexed their muscles in the summer transfer window and bolstered their squad considerably, and have won all 3 of their league games so far.

Meanwhile, In Spain, Barcelona are believed to be planning on selling striker Paco Alcacer, who is deemed to be surplus to requirements at the Catalan club. Notably, Napoli have also expressed interest.

Reports from the Daily Express, however, suggest that Inter Milan could dig deeper in the winter transfer window, and are reportedly considering a move for Alcacer, who has fallen back down the pecking order, following Luis Suarez's return to fitness.

Stefan de Vrij's contract talks with Lazio stall amid Juventus and Liverpool links

After garnering a lot of attention over the summer, Stefan de Vrij has put his future with Lazio in further doubt, after refusing to sign a new contract. The Dutchman is presently being eyed by European giants Liverpool and Juventus.

Reports claim that the contract conversation has been stalled by the player, reportedly because of a potential insertion of a release clause, which could repel interested parties.

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